#1 adhere v. be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules". wn
#2 adhere v. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan". wn
#3 adhere v. [cling, cleave, stick, cohere] come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere". wn
#4 adhere v. [stick] be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles". wn
#5 adhere v. [stand by, stick by, stick] be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war". wn
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